Laguna Hills native and Anaheim Lady Ducks graduateAnnie Pankowskiwas tabbed as the first overall selection in today’s NWHL Draft by the Metropolitan Riveters.

Pankowski currently sits second in University of Wisconsin scoring with 14 goals and 23 points in 18 games as a senior.

“Annie is a fabulous, dynamic forward who quite simply is one of the best players in the game today,” said Riveters coachRandy Velischek. “The Riveters are proud to select her with the first overall pick, and we wish her well in the remainder of this season.”